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The Breakup Society

The Breakup Society

Delivering tough but hook-laden pop/rock with lyrics that merge the witty and the cynical, the Pittsburgh-based band the Breakup Society pick up where leader Ed Masley's former band, the Frampton Brothers left off...literally. The Breakup Society's story began when vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter Masley, lead guitarist Sean Lally, and bassist Ray Vasko headed to Mesa, AZ, to record a Frampton Brothers album...
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by Mark Deming

Formed

2003 in Mesa, AZ

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

  • Rock & Roll
  • Alternative Pop/Rock
  • Contemporary Pop/Rock
  • Punk-Pop
  • Alternative/Indie Rock

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  • Nobody Likes a Winner

    Considering that his earlier band the Frampton Brothers released an album called File Under F for Failure, Ed Masley has become something of a self-taught authority on the subject of things... More ...

  • James at 35

    Conventional wisdom has it that lots of guys join rock and roll bands because it's a good way to impress girls, but the sad truth is, the average geeky rock dude who picks up a guitar in the... More ...

Angus & Julia Stone

Angus & Julia Stone's intimate folk music is anchored by the band's namesake siblings, with percussionist Mitch Connelly and bassist Clay McDonald adding their own contributions to the mix. Growing up on the northern beaches of Sydney, the Stone siblings were schooled in pop music at an early age by their father, who played in a local cover band. In 2005, Julia Stone began teaching trumpet lessons while her brother Angus worked as a laborer. She convinced him to test his musical talents by performing locally, and he responded by bringing her on-stage with him as a backing musician.

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Cry babies: Teary music video stars

Singers can get pretty bloody emotional, especially when belting out a heartfelt number. Here are five of the best (and worst) clips featuring artists who let the tears flow.

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